D -- Web of Science Subscription

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to enter into a sole source contract with Thomson Scientific, Inc. for access to the Science Citation Index Expanded edition of Web of Science for the entire year of 2005. This access will be provided to NOAA and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) employees located in Boulder. The Web of Science platform offers comprehensive cited reference searching capabilities covering publications from 1945 to the present, enabling enhanced research and information retrieval via internet access. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures with an estimated cost ranging between $25,000 and $100,000, and the anticipated award date is January 25, 2005. This contract action is issued solely for informational purposes and invites input to assess whether competitive procedures should be used, focusing on qualifications relevant to this requirement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 511120 and is managed by NOAA's Information Resources Division located in Seattle, Washington. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the designated purchasing agent, Doris P Turner. Full Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and protest procedures are referenced for compliance and transparency.